School-Age Childcare Lead – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Elizabethtown, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School-Age Childcare Lead for its Before and After School Program at Park Elementary School in Columbia, Pennsylvania, for the 2026–2027 school year. The part-time, non-exempt role follows the school calendar. Program hours are 7:00 AM–8:30 AM for the morning program and 3:05 PM–6:05 PM for the afternoon program; opportunities may be available for mornings, afternoons, or both. Pay is $16.00 per hour.

The Lead facilitates hands-on activities using the Healthy Kids Curriculum, which includes fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, as well as homework completion. The role helps create a safe, healthy, enjoyable setting and serves as a positive role model for children. The Lead follows state guidelines and Healthy Kids Extended Day Program and host-school policies, and supports program operations, which may include attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.

Healthy Kids Programs provides before- and after-school, early learning, and summer camp programs at more than 150 locations. It describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation committed to making childcare accessible and affordable and creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members. The organization states that it is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or human services; a bachelor's degree including 30 credit hours in those fields plus 1 year of relevant experience; an associate's degree in those fields plus 2 years of relevant experience; an associate's degree including 30 credit hours in those fields plus 3 years of relevant experience; or Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials plus 2 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience includes working with school-age children in after-school programs, summer camps, classrooms, or similar settings, including planning activities, supervising groups, and supporting social-emotional and academic growth.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Pass a full background check, including fingerprinting and reference checks.
• Be medically fit to perform job duties, including having a clear TB.
• Be warm, friendly, professional, and reliable.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, as well as homework completion.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment and act as a positive role model for children in the program.
• Observe state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies.
• Support program operations, which may include attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program on days and during hours the employee works.
• Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On-demand pay with access to earned wages before the scheduled payday.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree